Ended on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 12:30 AM.

(*) Britisch-Ostafrika und Uganda: 1891 "Lamu Provisional" with Thick Manuscript "½ anna" on 2a. vermilion from the top

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Start of the sale:
Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 12:42 PM
Item n°475701349
Sale ends:
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 12:30 AM
Lot:
#13003
Catalog:
17. October 2017 - Thematics, Overseas, Airmail, Zeppelin Mail, Ships Mail
Estimated price:
between €9,500.00 and €9,500.00

1891 "Lamu Provisional" with Thick Manuscript "½ anna" on 2a. vermilion from the top of the sheet, initialled "AB", unused without gum, very fresh; light corner crease at upper right and tiny tear at foot, still one of finest examples known of this MAJOR BRITISH EAST AFRICA RARITY OF WHICH ONLY FIVE UNUSED ARE RECORDED. B.P.A. Certificate (2013).
Provenance: Howard and Torie Gibralter Estate, September 2000, ex T.Krieger (estimated in the sale 8000-9000 GBP). Illustrated in the John Minns handbook. S.G. 23, £11,000
This Lot is under the margin tax system (§25a UStG). The VAT (MWSt) is not displayed seperate on the bill.

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(*) Britisch-Ostafrika und Uganda: 1891 "Lamu Provisional" with Thick Manuscript "½ anna" on 2a. vermilion from the top

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